Is CVE-2018-16656 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-16656 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-16656 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-16656 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16656?

CVE-2018-16656 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-16656

CWE-200Published: May 14, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DoBox_CstmBox_Info.model.htm on Kyocera TASKalfa 4002i and 6002i devices allows remote attackers to read the documents of arbitrary users via a modified HTTP request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-16656 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.